A HISTORY OF CARP FISHING. By Kevin Clifford.

1992 1st edition. 4to (205 x 260mm). Ppviii,232. B/w photographs, illustrations. Plain green boards. Errata slip laid in.

From the origins and introduction of carp to Britain, through the exciting developments of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. No-one could be better placed than Kevin Clifford to piece together this fascinating story. A great book. Chapters include: The origins and introduction of carp into Britain; Some early notable captures; Croxby Pond and Otto Overbeck; Cheshunt Reservoir; Mapperley Reservoir; Dagenham Lake; Redmire Pool; Billing Aquadrome; The Peterborough Electricity cut; Nothing new under the sun; A history of carp tackle; Wadhurst; Stoneham and contemporary times.